We are proud to lead a school where every child is known, valued, and supported to thrive. Venturers Academy is a specialist academy for students with Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC), dedicated to providing an exceptional, nurturing environment where every learner can flourish.
Our approach is built on high aspirations, personalised support, and an unwavering belief in our students’ potential. We celebrate individuality, build confidence, and empower young people to achieve meaningful success, academically, socially, and emotionally.
Venturers Academy is based across three sites: our Secondary site at Hareclive Road, and two Primary sites at Withywood Road and St Anne’s Park. Each site is a place of opportunity, collaboration, and growth.
Whether you are an experienced educator or just beginning your journey in education, we offer a supportive, inclusive environment where your talents will be nurtured, your professional development encouraged, and your contributions truly valued.
At Venturers Academy, we do more than educate, we inspire, support, and enable every child, and every colleague, to reach their full potential.
Venturers' Academy are looking for a bank Teaching Assistant to inspire confidence, spark progress and make every day meaningful, supporting pupils to thrive in a nurturing, specialist SEND environment where individuality is celebrated and potential is unlocked.
Key responsibilities:
Provide tailored support to students with Autism Spectrum Condition, both in the classroom and through targeted interventions
Support individual and small groups of students to access learning, following teacher planning and guidance
Promote positive behaviour and emotional regulation using consistent, trauma-informed and autism-aware strategies
Build strong, respectful relationships that support students’ confidence, independence, and wellbeing
Assist in the implementation of Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs) and personalised learning strategies
Support personal care needs where required, with dignity and respect
Pay range:
· SCP 8 - £13.90
· FTE - £26,824.00
Qualifications:
· GCSEs (or equivalent) in English and Mathematics at Grade 4/C or above
· A recognised Teaching Assistant qualification (desirable)
· A commitment to supporting children and young people with SEND, particularly Autism Spectrum Condition
· The ability to work effectively as part of a team and under the direction of teaching staff
· Strong communication skills and a calm, patient, and flexible approach
All E-ACT academies, the Ambassadors and Headteachers are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment, and undergo appropriate checks including an enhanced DBS check. We particularly welcome applications from under represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.